Monthly Archives: March 2024

The Beatles film ‘Le Circle’ scenes for first feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1964)

1960s, Movies 1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

Video: 'Hard Days Night' (Mar. 17, 1964, at 25:27-26:17)

(Tuesday, March 17, 1964) — The Beatles today filmed the first of two scenes for A Hard Day’s Night at the exclusive private members’ club Les Ambassadeurs in London. The first was on this day primarily featured Paul McCartney’s grandfather, played by Wilfrid Brambell, gambling at a poker table in ‘Le Circle.’ Continue reading The Beatles film ‘Le Circle’ scenes for first feature film ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 17 1964) →

Beatle Paul McCartney denies report he has married girlfriend 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1964)

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Video: 'The Beatles & Murray The "K" As It Happened' (Mar. 16, 1964, at 5:53-6:46)

(Monday, March 16, 1964) — Paul McCartney denied a report that he had married his girlfriend, actress Jane Asher, during an interview today in London via telephone with New York disc jockey Murray the K. Continue reading Beatle Paul McCartney denies report he has married girlfriend 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1964) →

Ringo Starr films studio canteen scene for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1964)

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Video: 'Readin' a Book'

(Monday, March 16, 1964) — Shooting for The Beatles’ first film A Hard Day’s Night resumed today at Twickenham Film Studios in London as Ringo Starr shot the studio canteen scene with actor Wilfrid Brambell, who persuaded Starr to stop reading and go out without the rest of the group. Continue reading Ringo Starr films studio canteen scene for ‘A Hard Day’s Night’ feature film 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1964) →

The Beatles release ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’/’You Can’t Do That’ single 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s, The Beatles 1960s

(Monday, March 16, 1964) — The Beatles released their sixth British single “Can’t Buy Me Love” and “You Can’t Do That” today in the U.S. (it would be released in the UK four days later on Mar. 20, 1964). Continue reading The Beatles release ‘Can’t Buy Me Love’/’You Can’t Do That’ single 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 16 1964) →

‘See the Funny Little Clown’ by Bobby Goldsboro peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964)

1960s, Popular Music 1960s

(Saturday, March 14, 1964) — “See the Funny Little Clown” by Bobby Goldsboro peaked at #9 on today’s Billboard Hot 100 singles chart for one week. Continue reading ‘See the Funny Little Clown’ by Bobby Goldsboro peaks at #9 in USA 60 years ago #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964) →

Jack Ruby convicted of murdering JFK’s accused assassin 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964)

1960s, U.S. Presidents


Video: 'The Jack Ruby Trial Guilty Verdict (1964)'

(Saturday, March 14, 1964, 12:22 p.m. CST) — Jack Ruby was found guilty today of murdering Lee Harvey Oswald, the accused assassin of U.S. President John F. Kennedy, and recommended that his punishment be execution in the electric chair. Continue reading Jack Ruby convicted of murdering JFK’s accused assassin 60 years ago this hour #OnThisDay #OTD (Mar 14 1964) →